Consumers take on larger share of healthcare costs

Laura Pedulli | | Health Exec | Economics

 

U.S. consumers are paying a larger portion of their healthcare costs, a shift that is contributing to slowed growth in spending by employers and the government, reports Wall Street Journal.

High deductibles, which some plans offer at $5,181 for individuals, are prompting some to postpone seeking care.

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More Cost of Health Care Shifts to Consumers

Laura Pedulli

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